I know it feels like school JUST got out for summer, but we know how Amazon, Target, Walmart, etc. LOVE to start the Back to School season in July.
So thought I would share my tried and true favorite items:
- Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll
- I have tried many different things on my bulletin boards. I have used the paper the school provides, I have used sheets or fabric, and this has been my favorite so far! It is thicker that paper or fabric (so no wrinkles!) and the best part is that you can easily wipe it down with a damp rag which is perfect for that summer dust that we all know loves to collect in our rooms.
- AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener
- This is the first pencil sharpener that has actually survived an entire year! It also has an automatic stop so students know when the pencil is done sharpening.
- Nano Double-Sided Tape
- Do you have concrete walls that you can't ever get things to stay up? If so, then this is the tape for you! It only takes a small amount to hold things up so the roll has lasted me 2 years already. It is VERY sticky, so make sure that your posters or items are laminated before using this.
- Assorted Colors Electrical Tape
- I use this for color-coding EVERYTHING! Students journals, table colors, and most importantly our technology cart/chargers so students know which charger goes with their device and avoids pulling them out super far.
- Scotch Thermal Laminating Sheets
- If you plan on laminating anything smaller than a piece of paper then a personal laminator is a must. No matter what brand laminator you get, these sheets are the absolute best. The items don't fall out when you transfer them to the laminator and the thickness is perfect for making things last.
- Elmer's Glue Sticks
- You can never have enough glue sticks no matter what grade you teach and Amazon always has the BEST price for this 30-pack. I always keep this on my classroom wishlist in case parents ever want to get something off my list throughout the year.
- Mr. Sketch Markers
- Anchor charts just look better with good markers. I will be honest I tried a different brand this past year and immediately regretted it. Just get them!
- Acrylic Sign Holders
- These sign holders have so many different uses. I start off the year using them for Open House/Back to School Night to showcase different information I want to share with parents. Then throughout the year we use them for station learning by putting the directions in the sign holder so they don't go missing or get messed up as students rotate through the room.
- Paper Mate Flair Pens
- Just like with the markers, this is another item that I restock every year. There is just something about grading papers or taking notes in colorful pens that write oh so well! Since I get a new set every year or so, I save the older ones that still work and let students use them to self-check their papers or to use for notes or fun things in the classroom.
- Water Bottle Stickers
- Students LOVE these stickers to put on their water bottles, laptops, folders, etc. There are so many different varieties out there so you can try and find some that match your students' interests. PLEASE make sure you look through all of the stickers before your kids do! There always seems to be at least 1-2 that are NOT kid-friendly.
There are SO many other items that it was hard to pick just 10, but I focused on items that are my must-haves for every school year. I will probably make more posts that focus on specifics like organization, student incentives, or my soft start boxes.
What are your must haves that aren't on this list??
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